conspicuous by absence



*conspicuous by one's absence

Cliché noticeably absent (from an event). (*Typically: be ~; made ~.) How could the bride's father miss the wedding? He was certainly conspicuous by his absence.
See also: absence, conspicuous

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RuneROO-neNorwegian, Danish, Swedish
Col-Medieval English
GeordieJOR-deeEnglish
Fred[fred]
RachealRAY-chəlEnglish
Valentin['væləntin]